Resilient wheel



NOV. 23, 1943. U 2,334,936

RESILIENT WHEEL Filed June 18, 1942 s She'ei'Qs-Sheet 1 Inventor Attorney Nov. 23, 1943 A. M. KURZAWA 2,334,935

RESILIENT WHEEL j Filed June 18, 1942 v 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 n ig js MM 4 A L]! D- 6- Inventor 7f /5 2611257107 M.Ku rzwww Patented Nov. 23, 1943 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE RESILIENT WHEEL Anthony M. Kuraawa, Chicago, Ill.

Application June 18, 1942, Serial No. 447,558 J1 Claim. (01. 152-105) This invention relates to new and useful improvements in resilient wheels and more particularly to a wheel of the spring sustaining type.

The principal object of the present invention is to provide a resilient wheel which employs no rubber or other rare materials and which can be satisfactorily used, especially on trucks and other heavy duty vehicles.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to the reader of the following description.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 represents a side elevational view the complete wheel.

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view.

Figure 3 is a vertical transverse sectional view.

Figure 6 is a plan view of the blank from which I the link is formed.

Referring to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like parts, it can be seen that numeral 5 denotes a hub on which are closely spaced circumferential flanges I, 8, and at one end of this hub 5 which, of course, is hollow to accommodate the corresponding end I of an axle 8, is a brake drum 9 and wheel side disk i0, preferably formed integral with the hub S.

Disposed along the outer end of the hub I is a collar ll having external threads 12 onto which can be screwed a disk II which forms the outer wall of the wheel.

Numeral ll denotes a transversely curved metallic tire, this being of annular shape. This tire It has a pair of inwardly disposed circumferential flanges l5, l5 which are slidably disposed against the inner sides of the walls II, I.

Pins I6 extend through the tire, while as shown in Figure 3, bolts I! pass through the flanges There are a plurality of spring devices such as are generally referred to by numeral ll disposed within the wheel structure and each comprises a coiled compression spring I! and a pair of elongated U-shaped members 20,21. For instance, the member 2| has its bight portion disposed over the corresponding pin it while its leg portions are disposed longitudinally through the compresion spring I! with its ends looped as at 22 around the innermost convolution of the spring IS. The bight portion of the U-shaped member 20 is enaged with the outer end of a link 23 and has its leg portions disposed outwardly through the spring IS, with its outer ends looped as at 24 over the outermost convolution of the spring iii.

The link 23 is constructed from a single strip of metal, the same having a 'slot 23' adjacent one end for receiving a tongue or lug 25 at the opposite end thereof, the portion 26 being bent to form a loop to embrace the corresponding bolt IT, as shown in Figure 3.

It can now be seen that the spring l9 will absorb the shock of the tire I riding uneven surfaces. Furthermore, the wheel can be taken apart whenever desired for the purpose of repair or replacement of parts, but it is evident that the tire will be useful for many year without noticeable wear.

The present invention can be used in any instance where rubber tires have been heretofore employed, the present invention serving to conserve rubber for automobiles, aeroplanes, trailers, tractors, various army equipment, etc.

While the foregoing specification sets forth the invention in specific terms, it is to be understood that numerous changes in the shape, size and materials may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

Having described the invention, what is claimed asnew is:

A wheel of the class described comprising a hub,

'a wall on one end of the hub integral therewith,

a wall removably mounted on the other end of said hub, a pair of spaced apart, annular flanges ANTHONY M. KURZAWA. 

